1799 Colonial Period cover front with extensive docketing on reverse, addressed in part to “Al Rey…” (the King), struck by beautiful straight-line CUENCA (Maier type II) and two matching FRANCA hs, about five examples of this town hs recorded, very fine, 2003 cert. Moorhouse (Image)

1831-34 (circa), Official wrapper and two fronts, each with similar “Republica de Colombia” fancy oval hs in red, the fronts are from ALAUSI (to Riobamba) and LATACUNGA (to Quito), the full wrapper is from CUENCA to Quito, two diff weights (12 oz. and 4 3/4 oz.) the parcel rate was 3r per oz. in this period, scarce and attractive, fine overall (Image)

1852 REGISTERED cover to Guayaquil with superb red double-lined oval italic “CUENCA / FRANCA” (Harris 6) and extremely rare double-lined oval “Certificacion à Cuenca / Salio en…” (Harris 10) dated in ms “3 de abril / de 1852,” a very attractive showpiece, slight stain at left else very fine, 2003 cert. Moorhouse (Image)